Polysubstance abuse is the use of multiple substances to achieve a stronger “high.” This is why some people who struggle with a substance abuse disorder use multiple substances simultaneously. The addiction to “feeling high” notes an important distinction from a person addicted to multiple substances. Polysubstance Abuse and Addiction vs. Addiction to Specific, Multiple Substances…
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There is zero shame in battling the emotional and mental challenges that result from trauma. Nearly 70% of the adults in the U.S. have experienced some traumatic experience in their lives.1 Sadly, it’s not uncommon for those battling the emotional wounds of trauma to take to alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism. For those…
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The dangers of drinking are hardly unknown, yet imbibing alcohol has long remained a legal and socially acceptable adult activity. Recently, however, the sober curious movement has started to gain steam. What is the sober curious movement? Can it help to prevent underage drinking? Is it a form of addiction treatment that can help those…
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How the Pandemic is Affecting Mental Health and Addiction – Would You Know When It Was Time to Find Help? While we work to fight the virus, other unseen enemies like anxiety, depression, and addiction have infiltrated our lives. Issues related to mental health and addiction have increased during the pandemic. Covid-19 has altered life…
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Top Benefits of Choosing a Florida Executive Rehab for Addiction Treatment Deciding to get help for a substance abuse addiction is a major step in leading a sober life. This is why you want to make sure you are choosing the right type of rehab center. This decision can truly impact your recovery and the…
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Did You Turn to Drinking as a Coping Mechanism in the Weirdest Year Ever? If 2020 left you feeling stressed and worried for the future, you are not alone. Nearly 8 in 10 American adults admit the COVID-19 pandemic was a direct source of stress in their lives.[1] Psychologists are now seeing that type of…
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A Look Into Adverse Childhood Experiences and Addiction In the mid-1990s, a healthcare company, Kaiser Permanente, conducted a large survey of its Southern California HMO membership. The survey’s purpose was to determine if there was a direct correlation between childhood experiences and current health status. The study found a significant connection between adverse childhood experiences…
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Florida Alcohol Rehab Needed for Alcohol Use Disorder You may feel as though alcohol has taken control of your life. If you fear that you are struggling with problematic alcohol use, you are not alone. More than 100 million people across the globe suffer from an alcohol use disorder. [1] The help you need to…
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Animal Therapy in Addiction Rehab Florida Humans have shared a special relationship with animal companions for over 12,000 years. [1] Animals provide comfort, support, and a sense of security, among other positive impacts. It’s no wonder that animal therapy in addiction rehab is becoming popular. Interactions with animals reduce cortisol stress levels, decrease blood pressure,…
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Benefits of Yoga in Addiction Treatment and Recovery Addiction is a Chronic Disease. Can Yoga Treatment Help in the Recovery Process? The initial decision to take illicit drugs or to drink is usually voluntary. However, repeated use may alter the brain in ways that can cause substance dependence. Dependence can then lead to an addictive…
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